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FHMS leaders celebrate 70 years

Events

70 years of healing, science and humanity celebrated at FMHS gala

Every day, somewhere in South Africa, someone’s life is changed by the work of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS)...

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Speakers at the Annual Youth Day Lecture

Events

Annual Youth Day Lecture confronts the widening gap between degrees and jobs

As South Africa prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising next month, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Annual Youth Day Lecture...

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A photo of Thabo Tyholweni

Impact

Thabo Tyholweni brings precision and compassion to student finance

As a Student Fees Administrator at SU, Thabo Tyholweni works behind the scenes to ensure that one of the most important aspects of student life runs smoothly –...

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Prof Riaan den Haan of the Department of Microbiology photographed at his inaugural lecture on the Stellenbosch Campus.

Institutional news

Prof Riaan den Haan develops yeast strains capable of converting waste into useful products

Prof Riaan den Haan of the Department of Microbiology in the Faculty of Science delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 26 May 2026. The title of his lecture...

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A picture of a blue and yellow ribbon that is the primary symbol for Down syndrome awareness.

Media release

People with Down syndrome must be included in conversations about their healthcare

People with Down syndrome and their families consistently value healthcare that is relational, respectful, and person-centred, rather than focused solely on...

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From left are Stanley Amos, Mohamed Shaikh, Jeremy Fasser, Prof Benita Nel, Renée Hector-Kannemeyer, Annette and Ian Johnson, and Prof Mbulungeni Madiba at the 2026 Walter Parry Memorial Lecture honouring the life and educational legacy of Eva Johnson.

Events

The Eva Johnson story: how a Stellenbosch teacher made history

The third annual Walter Parry Memorial Lecture at Stellenbosch University (SU) turned its focus this year to another educational pioneer whose story, speakers...

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Marguerite de Waal

Impact

Marguerite van der Waal connects people through language

As Head of Language Services at the Stellenbosch University Language Centre, Marguerite van der Waal plays a vital role in advancing multilingualism...

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A picture of African countries outline map from space

Opinion and features

Key continental issues highlighted on Africa Day

Building Africa’s future, Ubuntu and liberal democracy, the lives of migrant African women in South Africa, and the internationalisation of African higher...

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Dr Monika Moir photographed at the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation on the Stellenbosch Campus.

Media release

SU scientist receives R14 million grant to tackle West Nile virus

As climate and environmental change continue to reshape ecosystems across the world, scientists are warning that mosquito-borne diseases may spread into new...

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A picture of Baobab fruit and oil isolated on white background.

Opinion and features

International Biodiversity Day: Wild harvesting across Africa for the global cosmetics industry

International Biodiversity Day was celebrated on 22 May. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Dr Francis Vorhies of the African Wildlife Economy Institute...

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Siba Kula

Impact

Sibabalwe Ishmael Kula helps shape the student experience at SU

Analytical, empathetic and detail-orientated, Sibabalwe Ishmael Kula plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience at SU. From managing thousands of...

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A picture of a group of many African animals, including giraffes, lions, elephants, and monkeys standing together with Kilimanjaro Mountain in the background.

Media release

Many factors drive changes in human-wildlife relationships

Human populations are expanding and encroaching further into wildlife habitats, leading to dynamic and evolving relationships between humans and wildlife. As...

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